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EILF301

SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION

Course Code
EILF301
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Are expected to gain the ability of analytical evaluation of the relationship between different social facts and cases with sociological functions.
  2. Will evaluate his/her knowledge and skills with a critical approach.
  3. Will gain necessary knowledge about the communication theories, methods, strategies and techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course introduces students to the studies of communication, media and journalism. Starting from the history of communication, main approaches to communication studies and theories are briefly discussed. From then on, the course develops with discussions on the practical dimensions of communication, media and journalism with reference to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. Media ownership structure and its impact on culture industry, the relationship between media and democracy, digital age and new media, reporting conflict and crisis, alternative media and civic journalism are discussed as well as the communication research in Turkey, to develop an awareness among students on the role and functions of communication and media in modern societies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Sociology of Communication
2nd Week History of Communication
3rd Week Main approaches in Communication Studies
4th Week Understanding the media, Communication and Journalism.
5th Week Journalism in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities
6th Week Culture Industry and Media Ownership
7th Week Communication, Media and Democracy
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Media, Identity and Representation
10th Week Media in Digital Age: Internet, New Media, Social Media
11th Week Visual Culture and Media.
12th Week Crises Communication, Reporting Conflicts
13th Week Alternative media and Civic Journalism.
14th Week Media Literacy and Communication Research in Turkey.
Recommended or Required ReadingSociology of Communications http://old.ido.ir//en/en-a.aspx?a=1387082902

Ben H. Bagdakian, 2004, The New Media Monopoly, Boston: Beacon Press.

Brian McNair,1998, Sociology of Journalism, London: Arnold.
Charles R. Wright, 1979, Sociology of Mass Communication, Annual Review of Sociology, 5:193-217.

Dennis McQuail, 1985, Sociology of Mass Communication, Annual Review of Sociology, 11:93-11.
Beregtje van der Haak, et al., 2012, The Future of Journalism: Networked Journalism, International Journal of Communication, 6.

Ken Ward, 1990, Mass Communications and the Modern World, London: Macmillan.

Pradip N. Thomas and Zaharom Nain, (Eds.), 2002, Who Owns the Media, London: Zed Books.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Attendance 1 15
Other 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 15 30
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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